Anadraulic State GT is a Pre-Workout
manufactured by LG Sciences. It is designed to help provide a pre-training advantage by increasing mental focus, muscle performance, endurance and blood flow. This creates an environment optimal for increasing muscle mass and losing body fat.

It has some definite shortcomings, but I want to say it shows promise

It has some definite shortcomings, but I want to say it shows promise

September 7, 2012

Overall: 7.0 |
Effectiveness: 7.0 |
Value: 9.0

Overall: 7.0 |
Effectiveness: 7.0 |
Value: 9.0

Sup errybody?

So here's how I use preworkouts: I understand the advantages of using a preworkout on a regular basis, based on pump, energy, focus, and endurance. If it lets you hit the weights harder, then your body has the opportunity to do more growing. I've just never been consistent with taking a dose for every session. If I workout five times a week, I'll take a PWO two, maybe three, times. So the things I observe most in a preworkout are the immediate, same-day effects (pump, energy, focus), and less of the longevity-type effects (creatine saturation, x-factor ingredients - I'll get to that).

Not all of these metrics are weighted the same; they're just all things I wanted to touch on in my write-up about this product.

Taste: 6

Not the best, not the worst. It was kind of tart. I would not have guessed strawberry lemonade if I were blind taste-testing it. I'd say more something you chug rather than something you savor.

Mix ability: 4

It didn't mix completely. As soon as you finish mixing, you set the shaker down for ten seconds and there's a layer of particles on the bottom. Letting it sit longer will have more particles settling out. And there's an unappealing amount of grittiness when drinking Anadraulic State GT.

Pump: N/A

There aren't any pump ingredients in this product.

Energy: 7

This product contains caffeine and synephrine as stimulants. The dosages aren't given (see below). I'm quite caffeine-tolerant, so the following effect is something I attribute to the synephrine: At two scoops, I got that feeling of being over-stimmed - the one you might get from a beta adrenal agonist; that's where I've felt it before. The best way I can describe it is an uncomfortable tickle in the back of the throat. It lasted throughout my workout, and finally dissipated about an hour and a half after dosing. One and a half scoops worked fine, but upping to two seemed to cross some stim threshold for me.

The energy is something I would describe as a "pick me up". It gets me in the right ballpark after a tough day, and gives me a decently-consistent energy stream during the workout, but it's not one of those supplements that really "puts you in the zone". And it contains 7g carbohydrates for the body to convert into blood glucose, to be used by the body for muscular energy. Anadraulic State GT didn't give me hours and hours of energy, nor did it cause me to crash.

Focus: N/A

There weren't any focus-specific or nootropic ingredients. This is possibly supported by adaptogens (see below), but there is nothing out of the ordinary to note here.

Endurance: 6

ASGT contains a few forms of creatine and some beta alanine. I noticed some, if minimal, endurance increases from this product - as gauged by number of reps. Based on my familiarity with feeling beta alanine's tingling effects, I am fairly confident in saying that this ingredient is under dosed; maybe a gram and a half present.

Because of my irregular consumption of this product, I didn't see any benefits from the creatine (body was never saturated).

Ingredients (other): ?

The entire thing is a proprietary blend, which I heartily dislike. The ENTIRE thing, the whole 16,625mg scoop. That provides some context for the rest of the discussion of the ingredients - all of them are likely under dosed.

There are some interesting additions to the formula - it is what you'd call a "kitchen sink PWO" - and while they're collectively pretty neat, individually none of them are game-changers; they don't stand out in effectiveness, probably because they're under dosed. The x-factor ingredients are grouped in several "complexes"; I'll talk about the ones I find noteworthy and mention some of the highlight components.

Amino Acid Complex - Whey hydrolysate, Leucine I've read studies that demonstrate the importance of preworkout nutrition, so I think it's great that this preworkout contains hydrolyzed protein. Since I almost always have a protein/amino source prior to training, Anadraulic State GT supported me in that regard.

pSARM Complex – Hibiscus rosa sinensis, Osthole
Something LG made up, probably bogus since nobody else has really "caught on" to the idea. I read about it once, and it seemed pretty cool (if it was real). I didn't feel like going to their website to "research" it for this review.

Adaptogenic Complex - Quercetin, Schizandra berry extract
They have "stress-protective" ability, including effects on cortisol. More info can be found on good ol' Wikipedia.

My observations: I didn't notice any of the effects typical of significantly decreased estrogen or cortisol - a combination of irregular product dosing and ingredient underdosing.

Dosing: 7

The dosing itself is easy, but I docked a couple points because I had to play around with timing before I found something that worked for me.

The directions are 1-3 scoops, an hour preworkout. I discussed the number of scoops above. For dose timing, I found 30 minutess to work best; after 30 minutes, the caffeine seemed to start kicking in, and with the (minimal) beta tingles manifesting themselves after 10-15 minutes, I didn't see a reason to wait longer.

Value: 9

Being aware of LG's present-day reputation, I got this mainly because it was cheap. 20 bucks. So at one scoop, you get 45 servings. That's $.44/serving. Or at two scoops, $.86/serving. I found this to be favorably priced (more so at one scoop than two).

Overall: 6.5

It has some definite shortcomings, but I want to say it shows promise – that's why I rounded up. If you want to give it a shot and see if any of the more "advanced" ingredients actually have an effect when regularly dosed, I say, "Why not?" It's not expensive, so it's not much of a risk. Just be aware that the dosing protocol takes some playing around with, and the synephrine content may be something to think about when considering multiple scoops.

Overall, decent product

Overall, decent product

January 23, 2011

Overall: 8.0 |
Effectiveness: 8.0 |
Value: 8.0

Overall: 8.0 |
Effectiveness: 8.0 |
Value: 8.0

I had been in a slump in the gym and wanted to try something different. I stacked this with LG Formadrol. Very good product for the value, I only paid $22.This product does not have arginine so if you are looking for extra pump, just take some L-arginine before hitting the weights. I got pretty good energy and focus from this product, no problem finishing my workouts. One thing I noticed about this product is it takes awhile to kick in. Products like Jacked and Black Powder kick in 10-15 minutes after taking it. Andraulic took 20 minutes to feel and 30 minutes to really kick in. This was consistent throughout container. This product got a lot of bad feedback for taste. I don't even think taste should be a factor for preworkouts. Maybe for bars and meal replacements. If you want something to jack you up that tastes good, go wash down some arginine and creatine pills with a starbucks frappacino and shut up. It's ridiculous. Andraulic doesn't taste like gatorade but it aint that bad. Just chug it and quit complaining. It is a little gritty so use extra water. Container says 1-3 scoops. I used 2 to 2+ and did just fine and I am 197 lbs. Overall, decent product. Has some anti estrogen ingredients, but hard to tell if they made a difference cause i was taking formadrol. Would buy again.

Overall, I would say this is a good, solid PWO

Overall, I would say this is a good, solid PWO

January 7, 2011

Overall: 9.0 |
Effectiveness: 8.0 |
Value: 10.0

Overall: 9.0 |
Effectiveness: 8.0 |
Value: 10.0

Alright this is my first review so hopefully it's good. I was looking for a change in pre-workouts and decided to try Anadraulic State GT. I read lots of good reviews about it and at $25 for 45 scoops I thought it well worth a try and I ended up liking it alot. It does what it says it's supposed to do. It's not the best tasting thing I've ever had and it doesn't mix that great but who cares but it's tolerable and besides, who cares. I bought for it's effectiveness, not for a tasty drink. As far as energy goes, it says you're supposed to take it an hour before you lift, but I could feel it kicking in 20-30 minutes after taking it. Although, it's not a very intense energy and not nearly as strong as other PWO's I've tried, but I'm also pretty stimulant tolerant. Not bad though. I've read people talking about feeling like an animal in the gym and high aggression in the weightroom after taking this. I wouldn't say it's that extreme, but that's definitely the best part of this stuff, and I never want to leave the gym after I take this stuff. I keep on wanting to lift more and more even after my muscles and mind are burnt out. I'm not sure how much of that is attributed to LG's test boosting/estrogen blocking claims of ASGT, but you'll definitely get an increase in endurance with this stuff. As far as strength gains go, I've gone up since taking this product, I think it has made a difference but nothing crazy. And I don't know who would say they get good pumps from this, there's nothing really in it to boost NO or produce pumps. That's the part of this that lacks, but you can pick up some arginine products for not very much.

Overall, I would say this is a good, solid PWO. I think of it as energy for my muscles and it keeps me wanting to keep lifting and lifting. I do think you should mix and stack it with other supplements for a complete pre-workout though. I've found a pretty great combination for me is 1-1.5 scoops of ASGT 30-45 mins before I lift, and then 1/2 scoop of 1MR for caffeine and energy mixed with a scoop of A-AKG from Olympian Labs for a good pump about 15 mins before lifting.

The only thing that knocked it down to an 8 is the flavor

The only thing that knocked it down to an 8 is the flavor

July 24, 2012

Overall: 8.0 |
Effectiveness: 9.0 |
Value: 10.0

Overall: 8.0 |
Effectiveness: 9.0 |
Value: 10.0

This could be my overall favorite hard hitting pre workout. Fantastic energy each and everytime i've taken this. Usually go 2 scoops on lifting days and 1 on off days, although I don't feel its all that necessary to take a pre workout on off days it says so on the bottle and I don't mind an extra boost in the morning on off days!

Effectiveness: 9/10: Day in and day out the feeling is the same on it. Great hard hitting energy with barely any crash. Only crashed a few times on it but can't attribute that all to the ASGT, I work at 4:30 am so im usually a bit tired anyway. But this product has helped more than any others when it comes to getting past the fatigue and getting in the right mindset to attack the weights. Also aggression seems way up on this compared to any of the other pre's ive taken.

Taste: 3/10: Had the strawberry lemonade flavor and mixed it with 20oz of water and wow. Bad is all I can say to describe it. Gritty at the bottom because not everything mixes up and just horrendous flavor. I don't judge products by flavor and actually believe I get a bigger boost when i have to fight to chug it all. I get energized from that alone I feel ha. But haven't tried the fruit punch so maybe thats better? But me and a few friends all tried this strawberry lemonade and all had the same reaction to the taste. Not for people who need a good tasting pre. Luckily I could care less as long as this energy keeps coming from it ill keep choking it down!

Value: 10/10: Great value on this product. Can get it for right about 20 bucks shipped without a coupon? That's the best deal I can find regularly! at 2 scoops it lasts me about 22 days so under a buck per 2 scoop serving. Can't beat it.

Overall: 8.5/10: The only thing that knocked it down to an 8 is the flavor. I know I said it doesn't bother me in terms of me taking it, but it is a bit more enjoyable to drink a little better tasting pre. Also, I know taste is important to quite a few people out there, so overall an 8.5 i'd say, Great energy, Great aggression and they both come on a consistant basis, but bad taste. I'd recommend this to anyone as long as, once again, taste isn't an issue.

This stuff just makes me feel wired

This stuff just makes me feel wired

August 14, 2011

Overall: 5.0 |
Effectiveness: 5.0 |
Value: 5.0

Overall: 5.0 |
Effectiveness: 5.0 |
Value: 5.0

I'll make this short and sweet!

Over all 5 This stuff just makes me feel wired! Jittery and hyper! A buddy of mine suggested it and he is crazy cause he had the same feelings as me but loves it so it might just be me but I hate that feeling while I'm working out. The energy was there just not the way I like it.

Taste- WORSTE EVERY! choked it down every time, very gritty like sand almost. worst part of my day was knowing I was going to have to drink this stuff!

Value right in the middle nice price.

Took this for 30days and was jittery the entire time! Even after the work out I was shaky for hours! Last time but if you like that feeling this is for you!

This is really interesting stuff

This is really interesting stuff

December 11, 2010

Overall: 9.0 |
Effectiveness: 10.0 |
Value: 10.0

Overall: 9.0 |
Effectiveness: 10.0 |
Value: 10.0

This is really interesting stuff. It's not a typical pre-workout, no NO-Xplode knockoff nonsense here. It contains the usual creatine and beta-alanine, but from there it diverges and treads it's own path. It has a very novel adaptogenic complex; it has a PSarm/test boosting complex; it has anti-estrogen effects; and it has a potent stim complex.

It adds up to a potent performance punch. Energy is the smoothest I've found, so smooth, in fact, you may not even realize it's there until you're half-way through your workout and realize you're killing it like a damn animal. There's no crash, and 1 scoop is PLENTY for me.

Aggression is a hallmark of ASGT, and it's very similar in feel to RPM. ***ed off, take no prisoners, unleash The Beast mayhem. I highly suspect a slight increase in test and decrease in estrogen help this effect, same principle as RPM. It Primes a slightly more anabolic environment, though without bloods, who knows what's really going on. I can't say I care too much; it just plain works.

Endurance is great, definitely elevated. I have no issues cardio-wise, like with some stims (geranium and yohimbine kill my cardio).

Strength is very good, but it's as much a function of the increased aggression and energy as it is any benefit from the creatine or other ingredients.

Pumps? No. I get no extraordinary pumps from this, and I'll tell you why that's just fine by me: when I grapple, pumps are bad. A forearm or ab pump can end your effectiveness. So I prefer to have the ability to choose to add 2-4gr citrulline, or not.

I really like this stuff, but then I like a good few pre-workouts. What sets this apart are the adaptogenic/psarm/anti-E complexes, which give some really great effects. Add in 45 true servings for as low as $15 on the net, and it's a steal. There may be better pre-workouts, but none with as complete a formula, and none even close to the price. It's really 3 products in one.

An aside (and I say aside,because it's really not worth mentioning): the taste. People get sand in their panties about it. The straight deal: it tastes like hibiscus tea, mildly sweet and slightly milky. I like it, and maximum I could see someone saying it's 'OK'. Drop it in 3-4oz water, shoot it, and go.

I can say no other pwo has given this much aggression in the gym

Got this from friend for 10 bucks so i thought why not try it since i had come to the end of my Noxipro jug.

Taste- Wow the taste is pretty bad but have had worse. It also leaves little specks at the bottom which are pretty hard to stomach.but mixed with stater bros fruit punch and some water its pretty decent. Also leaves yer mouth a little bit tingley lol in liked it though.

Effectivness- I can say no other pwo has given this much aggression in the gym seriously i couldnt get enough of it i loved it. Pretty good pump also. Gives you great endurance with yer sets and it makes cardio a breeze

Overall-If LG SCIENCES could improve the taste that would greatly help there cause lol
would buy again though definitely

The taste is unbearable for someone with a weak stomach

The taste is unbearable for someone with a weak stomach

October 4, 2010

Overall: 8.0 |
Effectiveness: 9.0 |
Value: 10.0

Overall: 8.0 |
Effectiveness: 9.0 |
Value: 10.0

First off, the taste is unbearable for someone with a weak stomach. Most fitness gurus and bodybuilders can stomach just about anything though. I for one found a trick to ingesting this stuff. I throw together some Syntha 6 strawberry protein, Anadraulic State, milk, and a little bit of frozen strawberries into my magic bullet and the protein shake is DEFINITELY drinkable. Now that getting it down is outta the way, this product is pretty amazing. I don't really get any sort of energy from this product so I have to take a pre-workout like jack 3d or SP250. But, I have noticed and EXTREME difference in how much I can lift and I can pump out a significant number of reps on my heaviest weights. Not only that, but I am keeping mass. Truly amazing product and the price is unbeatable. Don't let the taste get you down....just simply mask it and make it better.

For me, there's absolutely, no better value for a PWO supplement out there

For me, there's absolutely, no better value for a PWO supplement out there

August 20, 2010

Overall: 9.0 |
Effectiveness: 9.0 |
Value: 10.0

Overall: 9.0 |
Effectiveness: 9.0 |
Value: 10.0

For me, there's absolutely, no better value for a PWO supplement out there. For a PWO supp. which cost me only $25, I was simply shocked with the potency. I still haven't needed to take a recommended 3rd scoop to get more than enough energy and Drive to finish a normally exhausting leg workout. For me, this never happens. I always need to go over the recommended max to get into my workout state of mind.

Very nice muscle building supplement. What ever they put in this new formula, I'm responding extremely well to it, gaining about 5 lbs in the last 3 weeks, with noticeably larger biceps and shoulders in my tighter fitting shirts. I personally haven't noticed any increase in my strength since starting AS GT. I am concurrently taking Muscle Marinade on alternating days.

Although it didn't matter much to me, the taste could be described as pretty bad, but the more I drink it, the more I am beginning to like it.